Happenings at the Homestead

Give DeKalb County

Support the Glidden Homestead on the biggest giving day of the year -- May 1! We are grateful for your support, as we operate entirely on admissions, memberships, and donations.

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IAM recognition

The Glidden Homestead was honored with four awards from the Illinois Association of Museums:

-- Innovation Award for Barb City's Barbed Wire Weekend

-- Best Practices Award in Building Preservation

-- Volunteers Roger Keys and Jim Morel were recognized for more than 25 years of volunteer service to the Homestead.

We need you!

We are seeking volunteers to assist with front desk, tours and more. Contact jessi@gliddenhomestead.org or 815-756-7904.

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Glidden Homestead

921 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115

(Behind Glidden Florist)

Open Sundays 12-4 PM

(815) 756-7904
Jessi@gliddenhomestead.org

Events

Name: Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center
Address: 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL
Telephone: 815-756-7904

Spring and summer programming schedule coming soon! Stay tuned.

Annie's Story Time is back May 4 at 1 pm! Free and open to families.

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